Player Updates

With Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton doubtful for the start of the season due to shoulder surgery, his absence could open the door for more playing time in the outfield for Matt Joyce and Collin Cowgill. It could also mean more at-bats for C.J. Cron at DH, according to the Los Angeles Times.

“We don't envision this being a long-term issue, but 6-8 weeks is not a short-term thing,” general manager Jerry Dipoto said of Hamilton's injury. “We'll have a better idea when he gets back on the field doing baseball things.”

The Angels have avoided arbitration with outfielder Collin Cowgill, who will make $995,000 in 2015, MLB.com reports.

Cowgill was eligible for arbitration for the first time this season, but he's not scheduled to reach free agency until after the 2018 season due to his Super 2 status. He hit .250/.330/.354 with five home runs and 24 RBI in 260 at-bats in 2014.

The Angels are expected to tender a contract offer to third baseman David Freese by Tuesday's deadline, according to the Los Angeles Times. Freese is expected to make $6.3 million in arbitration.

However, the team is not expected to tender an offer to infielder Gordon Beckham. The team would like to have Beckham back on the roster next season, but not for the $5 million he is projected to make in his third year of arbitration.

The Angels are also expected to tender offers to Garrett Richards, Kevin Jepsen, Hector Santiago, Fernando Salas and Collin Cowgill.

The Angels announced a pair of roster moves prior to Monday's game against the Dodgers. The team reinstated outfielder Collin Cowgill from the 15-day disabled list and in exchange placed reliever Mike Morin on the DL with a left foot laceration.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Sunday outfielder Collin Cowgill (broken nose) might be activated for Monday's game against the Dodgers, per the Los Angeles Times. Cowgill is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake.